Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Two Snowhill, Birmingham B4 6WR Tel: 0800 096 9610 Email: trainees-uk@gowlingwlg.com Web: gowlingwlgcareers.co.uk gowlingwlgtrainees gowlingtrainees
The firm We’re a leading sector-focused international law firm. But we’re different. What sets us apart is a growing reputation for client experience, outstanding people and creative energy. You’ll find us in Canada, Europe, Middle East, Asia and the UK, focused on key global sectors including real estate, energy, financial services, life sciences, natural resources, infrastructure and technology. We’re a firm with momentum, making bold moves in the international legal market, where we’ve significantly increased our footprint and capability. And we have an appetite for further international growth. Types of work Our areas of expertise include: real estate, corporate, dispute resolution, banking and finance, employment, pensions, tax, EU trade and competition, public law and regulatory, corporate recovery and insolvency, intellectual property, IT, projects, outsourcing and general commercial. Who should apply Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students and graduates. We welcome applications from exceptional candidates with well-rounded personalities from diverse cultures and different backgrounds. We’re not prescriptive when it comes to qualifications, so we don’t ask for particular grades at A level or degree. If you are intelligent, talented, willing to learn and work hard, we think you deserve the chance to prove yourself. Training programme Treated as a lawyer from day one, you’ll enjoy early responsibility, international opportunities and exposure to big-ticket work as you learn from legal experts across the globe. Our training contracts consist of four six-month seats and we’ll get you started with a full and comprehensive induction, designed to help you settle into life here. Choosing from our broad- ranging practice areas, your programme will typically include a contentious seat, a non-contentious seat, real estate and an optional seat (which could be an international secondment or working for a client). You’ll get deeply involved in interesting casework for an exceptional scope of clients, enjoying top tier training in a high performing, hugely encouraging culture. It’ll be a continuous learning journey with one-to-one guidance from a partner mentor, a dedicated supervisor, the graduate recruitment team and, of course, the strong support network of legal experts all around you. When and how to apply The first stage of the selection procedure is an online application form. After we receive your application form, we’ll invite you to complete a game based assessment. If successful, you will then be asked to undertake a video interview. Assessment days are the final part of our selection procedure for places on our vacation schemes and for training contract applications. Work placements We run vacation schemes at our London and Birmingham offices, during spring and summer. You’ll experience life at an international law firm first-hand, meet our people and clients, and gain an insight into our work and culture. One of our current trainees will help you settle in and is on hand to answer any queries you may have. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor who will ensure you receive quality work, support and constructive feedback. There will also be plenty of social events to help you network and build up professional relationships (while enjoying yourself too, of course). Sponsorship We cover your Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) fees, as well as providing a maintenance grant for each course.
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Work placement yes (see Insider Report on p79) Apply Online at gowlingwlgcareers.co.uk Starting salary Birmingham – £28,000 London – £40,500 Sponsorship GDL/LPC Offices Beijing, Birmingham, Brussels, Calgary, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hamilton, London, Monaco, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, Ottawa, Paris, Singapore, Stuttgart, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo
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